If you happen to hear some people talking, and you hear “Sniper single head wheel,” you may think that they’re talking about some kind of Navy Seal Training. That’s not the case, though. This is the name for a way to finish...

  If someone were to ask you right now about the first thing you go for when starting a match, what would you think of? For most people, the answer to that question would most likely be some sort of takedown or the...

In this video, former simultaneous Flyweight and Bantamweight UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist, Triple C Henry Cejudo, goes over some set ups and ways to finish one of his favorites, as well as one of the most fundamental moves in all of...

We talked to Matt McDonough about his time wrestling for the University of Iowa, being a part of a lightweight dynasty (and the reasons behind it), how he developed a killer single leg, the importance of technique, his new interest in BJJ, and...

  In the world of wrestling today, there are plenty of underrated wrestlers out there. None more egregious than the case of J’den Cox. Not just because J’den is a three time NCAA National Champion, or Olympic Bronze medalist. Or the fact that...

For many wrestlers at all different skill levels, the classic, bread and butter high crotch is a staple move that has many different uses. However, it doesn’t matter how good your high crotch is because the defenses for this shot are numerous and...

What qualities make a good wrestler? Why do some athletes excel so well, and others do not? Is it work ethic, natural ability or physical characteristics that dictate performance? All those factors do come into play, but there is a technical reason behind...

  Times are tough right now. It can be easy to get lost and overwhelmed with everything that is going on in the world today. If you have ever suffered an injury and couldn’t train how you are used to it can feel...

  Switch it up, and keep your opponent guessing Good wrestlers are often prepared for your first attack. If you can plan ahead and have a systematic approach to moving on from one attack to the next you can start to get ahead...

  The Body Lock can be a difficult technique to deal with. Especially if your opponent is brutally strong! There are varying degrees of the body lock, and having your opponent lock their hands around you underneath both of your arms is one...

  Finishing the single leg can be the most difficult part of the technique! If you are fortunate enough to get in on that leg, your opponent is going to be dedicated in defending your single leg. With less experienced grappler’s there is...

  Upper body takedowns are important for ANY wrestlers game, but especially for those wrestlers out there who maybe lack the athleticism required for sweep singles that look like they come from across the mat. Another key factor to consider is if you...

  Have you ever watched J’den Cox wrestle? If not, take a minute and enter the matrix with the man himself. As you can tell from that killer highlight J’den Cox is a big believer in utilizing movement to set traps to get...

  Recently we took a look at some of Askren’s ideas for the overtie. Today we are going to continue to add to our overtie tool kit. If you are looking for a more comprehensive breakdown of Askren’s wrestling tactics check out Ultimate...

  So you got in on a single leg only to have it defended huh? That will happen. Since the single leg is so common even at elite levels, both the finishes and defenses have come a long way. No matter how good...

  Ed Ruth, 3x NCAA Division 1 National Champion, has transitioned his wrestling skills to the world of Mixed Martial Arts very successfully. With a 8-1 record Ruth has been quite the force in Bellator’s welterweight division. At Bellator 239 in Thackerville, Oklahoma...

Long Live The Funky One... Ben Askren has been long discussed as being one of the very best wrestlers in MMA. His record definitely shows that. Askren was 18-0 when he came to the UFC, and as soon as he arrived he was...

  Dominate With The 2-On-1 Regardless of the Wrestling format, one of the most important concepts to understand is the importance of winning the grip exchange. While there are many tie ups and controls that are used one of the most effective is...

  A single leg is one of the most fundamental takedowns in wrestling. One of the first skills you learn as a wrestlers is how to take a penetration step and go for a leg. Learning how to shoot a proper single leg...

  When you are wrestling on your feet there are many different types of shots you can take in order to get a takedown. One shot that is a bit more advanced, but extremely effective is a low single leg. One of the...